My father bought me a little cardboard accordion, and when I was three I got this little machine.
Toots ThielemansMy parents had a pub and each Sunday there was an accordionist. They have told me that when I was in my cradle, I already was imitating the gestures of the musician.
Toots ThielemansAnd if I have a strong point, it's that I like to believe it's not cheap or schmaltzy sentimentality.
Toots Thielemans